tj3006
.375 Atomic
Posts: 1,958
|
Post by tj3006 on Jun 15, 2021 8:02:49 GMT -5
My 1899 Vintage model 1894 30WCF, Does not say nickel steel or much of anything on the barrel. The Bore is very good. I don't shoot it much, I put together some loads , using jacketed bullets, having forgot that that might not be such a good Idea. Would you guy's say never shoot them, shoot them sparingly with light loads, or blast away. And would a gas checked cast bullet be potentially just as damaging ? And last do you know of a good commercially cast bullet for the good old 30/30 ? thanks ...tj
|
|
|
Post by taffin on Jun 15, 2021 11:15:02 GMT -5
SEE THE LATEST SHOOTING TIMES FOR LAYNE SIMPSON'S EXTENSIVE PIECE ON CAST BULLETS IN LEVERGUNS.
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Jun 15, 2021 11:50:13 GMT -5
If my memory is correct...
Winchester introduced Nickel Steel in 1895 and it was used in all 25-35, 30-30 and 32 WS Guns until they went to Proof Steel in 1932.
Your gun barrel is probably marked, but maybe not in plain sight. Look for NS, BNS, CNS or MNS marked somewhere on the barrel. Also, this is from memory, so deserves checking my input.
I like the Hawk Bullets for jacketed loads in vintage guns. The soft copper doesn't wear on the bore too much.
|
|
|
Post by bigmuddy on Jun 15, 2021 12:47:39 GMT -5
www.montanabulletworks.com/product/308-noe-170gr-fn-gc/I cast my own for my older (1912) 1894. This bullet from MBW is the same one I use. It works very well in my carbine sized .310 with WW748. I usually use Varget in 30-30 but this older gun prefers the Winchester powder. Dan
|
|
tj3006
.375 Atomic
Posts: 1,958
|
Post by tj3006 on Jun 15, 2021 17:46:02 GMT -5
oh heck i looked again with a magnifying glass , it says made for Nickle Steel right on the barrel, not exactly in plain sight, but it is there....tj
|
|